Question about sipping

kyena
on 2/17/17 2:26 pm

RNY on 02/16/17

Hi forum!

I'm heading in to my last night in hospital then hopefully discharged tomorrow.

I have a question about sipping.... I am taking smaller sips than pre-surgery, but I find I can easily sip 15-20ml without pain in one go.

Should I take it easier or is it a personal tolerance thing?

2015: Jan. 16, Info session - Apr. 20, Initial Assessment - Jun. 4, Abdominal ultrasound - Jun. 26, Endoscopy - Aug. 4, Dietitian and Behaviourist - Aug. 23, Endoscopy #2 2016: Jul. 11, Pre-surgery 1 class - Oct. 24, Second Assessment - Dec. 7, Dietitian and Behaviourist 2017: Jan. 10, Pre-surgery 2 class - Jan. 17, Meet the surgeon - Jan. 28, Start Opti - Feb 16, Surgery! (Dr. Neville, Ottawa Civic)

5'11 -- HW: 318 (sz 24/3x ; BMI 44.4), Start Opti: 307 (sz 22/2x; BMI 42.8), Pre-RNY: 292

Since Opti: -81, Since RNY: -66

M1 -14 (sz 22/2x; BMI 38.8), M2 -14 (sz 20/XXL; BMI 36.8), M3 -12 (sz 18-20/XXL; BMI 35.1), M4 -11 (sz 18/XXL-XL; BMI 33.3), M5 -9 (sz 18/XL; BMI 32.5), M6 -6 (sz 16/L-XL; BMI 31.5)

Wayne H.
on 2/17/17 2:52 pm

RNY on 02/08/17

I would go with tolerance. If you feel good then continue but do not gulp. At first they had me sipping 3 30ml cups every hour. Hydration is very important. Maybe if you take a large mouthful by mistake, drink a little, swish the rest then fini**** wait a bit, repeat and walk.

Loril1963
on 2/17/17 4:07 pm

RNY on 10/28/16

I'm only 4 months out, but I think follow directions at first. If you still think u can tolerate more, then do a BIT more. I find it depends on the liquid. Warm liquid is good, cold not so much.

Kathy1212
on 2/18/17 6:49 am

Can you ask your nurse or surgeon while you're still in hospital? That would be your best bet.

I felt thirsty like crazy at first and wanted to drink more, but took it slow. They gave me these little 30 ml medicine cups and a big glass of ice water and I loved the water cold, but hated it when it became room temp.

They told me my new pouch was the size of the 30 ml cup and to not drink more than one tiny medicine cup full without waiting at least 10-15 minutes, so that's what I did. I used Biotene dry mouth spray to help with the super dry mouth, and also swished the water around a lot before I swallowed.

Different centers are different though, so I'd ask.

Good luck!

Pre-Op Visit: Jan. 10, 2017, weight 304, surgeon: Dr. David Lindsay, St. Joe's, Toronto

1st Day of (3 weeks worth of) Optifast: Jan. 11, 2017

Surgery Date: Feb. 1st, 2017

Kathy

Mahalo F.
on 2/18/17 7:13 am

Good morning!

I have to agree with the majority here!

Pouch is the size of a egg more or less.

I would recommend going slow and drink 30 ml within a 20 minute period. (3) medicine cups every hour. As time passes you will increase. It takes time. My water had to be cold. I kept a glass of ice chips near by and sucks on them in between sips.

I was very thirsty and found the sipping comforting!

Good luck & keep in touch